Marshall J and Joyce E Persky Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Highland Park, Illinois, registered in 1988, with $6,322 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
Revenue (FY2024)
$6,322
▲ 3.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$43K
Net assets
$79K
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Marshall J and Joyce E Persky Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Marshall J and Joyce E Persky Foundation: 22 mo reserves · -584% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Marshall J and Joyce E Persky Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Marshall J and Joyce E Persky Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $2,411 (FY2013) to $6,322 (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-584.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$79K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$79K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,322▲3.7% | $43,267▲396% | $78,525▼32.1% | $78,525▼32.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $6,094▲11.6% | $8,723▼58.3% | $115,733▼0.6% | $115,733▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $5,459▲1.0% | $20,905▼28.8% | $116,419▼11.7% | $116,419▼11.7% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $5,407▲45.0% | $29,357▲2.9% | $131,865▼15.4% | $131,865▼15.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $3,730▼15.5% | $28,530▲63.5% | $155,815▼13.7% | $155,815▼13.7% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $4,415▲12.4% | $17,451▲0.1% | $180,615▼6.7% | $180,615▼6.7% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $3,927▲15.6% | $17,428▼30.4% | $193,651▼6.5% | $193,651▼6.5% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $3,397▲1.9% | $25,024▲16.2% | $207,152▼9.5% | $207,152▼9.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $3,334▲6.3% | $21,532▼15.1% | $228,779▼7.4% | $228,793▼7.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $3,136▲14.7% | $25,349▼15.9% | $246,977▼8.3% | $246,991▼8.3% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $2,733▲13.4% | $30,127▲78.9% | $269,190▼9.2% | $269,204▼9.2% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $2,411 | $16,837▼20.7% | $296,584▼4.6% | $296,598▼4.6% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $21,245▼60.0% | $311,010▼5.9% | $311,024▼5.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $53,119▲339% | $330,611▼12.2% | $330,625▼12.2% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $12,102 | $376,610 | $376,624 | 990PF |
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Data for Marshall J and Joyce E Persky Foundation (EIN 36-3507987) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.